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Plastic

A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids that are moldable. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they often contain other substances. They are usually synthetic, most commonly derived from petrochemicals, but many are partially natural.

Surprise! Beer cans are less polluting than glass bottles
  • Carbon dioxide

Surprise! Beer cans are less polluting than glass bottles

  • The Conversation
  • 3 years ago
These are the plastic items that kill marine animals most often
  • Animal

These are the plastic items that kill marine animals most often

  • The Conversation
  • 3 years ago
Coronavirus face masks could create an environmental disaster that will last generations
  • World Health Organization

Coronavirus face masks could create an environmental disaster that will last generations

  • The Conversation
  • 3 years ago

Plastics could help build a sustainable future — yes, you read that right
  • Sustainability

Plastics could help build a sustainable future — yes, you read that right

  • The Conversation
  • 3 years ago
4 ridiculously easy ways you can be more eco-friendly
  • Sustainability

4 ridiculously easy ways you can be more eco-friendly

  • Giselle Defares
  • 3 years ago
This is what plastic pollution may look like in 2040
  • climate change

This is what plastic pollution may look like in 2040

  • The Conversation
  • 3 years ago
You can only see 1% of all microplastics dumped into the ocean
  • Waste

You can only see 1% of all microplastics dumped into the ocean

  • The Conversation
  • 4 years ago
Chemical recycling could be the solution to plastic pollution
  • Research

Chemical recycling could be the solution to plastic pollution

  • The Conversation
  • 4 years ago
AI detects plastics in the oceans by analyzing satellite images
  • Algorithm

AI detects plastics in the oceans by analyzing satellite images

  • Thomas Macaulay
  • 4 years ago
This Sony speaker wants to nuzzle your neck while you watch movies
  • Gear

This Sony speaker wants to nuzzle your neck while you watch movies

  • Callum Booth
  • 4 years ago

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